Hello. I live in New York City, and I am hoping to find some documentation of my grandfather who was born in Antwerp. I will be visiting friends in The Netherlands next month, and I am hoping to take a day trip to Antwerp to look for some birth records. I have VERY little information (just birthdate and my grandfather's full birth name), and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how I can locate official documentation.

Do you know where I could look for birth records? Will I be allowed access to the information since I am not a European citizen?

I would appreciate any help at all.
Thank you very much in advance!

Cordially,
Daniel I. Smith
New York City