The European area is constantly undergoing certain transitions. Different cultures bring with them certain new rules of life, but also of conflicts. People coming from other countries who are in certain problems are looking for protection and the continuation of a normal life. In order to pay more attention to the topic itself, the paper deals with this topic. At the very beginning, the concepts of refugee, asylum and asylum seeker are defined, and through numerous documents, the measures that have been represented for years in the European Union are presented. The documents represent the basis for the protection of persons and the rights they possess, but which they must adhere to and because of which they can gain or lose shelter in a certain territorial area. Special attention was paid to Croatia and its provision of protection through shelters and reception centers in Trilj and Tovarnik. Measures are needed that will expand the further provision of assistance to people seeking refuge on European soil through a common policy and investment in certain resources.