Through this work we have sought to further explain the meanings and differences between the concepts of "refugees", "migrant" and "asylum seekers", to understand how (Croatian) society accepts members of these groups and on how many levels the process of their integration unfolds. It is necessary to emphasize that this is a very complex process that we are observing from the political, economic and cultural aspect. Describing in detail the Balkan refugee path, we give context to the so-called The "refugee crisis" that has taken place in the Balkans since 2015. Describing the integration of refugees in Croatian society, we explained the legal framework for integration through EU migration policies and their implementation in the Republic of Croatia. We have described the social features of integration, such as language learning and accommodation. This is the best way to see the transit character of Croatia in their movement. The religious dimension of integration is a challenge as it is a different form of religious life, a European secular and closed form of religion. Through the views of the public and the impact of the media on the public, we see a different understanding of refugees and migrants and their intentions. In this paper we will focus on media reports and research on public opinion on migration.